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Compare Kia Sportage vs Volkswagen Taos

Kia Sportage
2024 Kia Sportage
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$27,090
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Volkswagen Taos
2024 Volkswagen Taos
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$23,995
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.1
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Overview

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
Engine
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 28 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater

Photos

Kia Sportage
2023-2024 Kia Sportage Rear Angle View
2023-2024 Kia Sportage Dashboard
36
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Volkswagen Taos
2022-2024 Volkswagen Taos Rear-Facing View
2022-2024 Volkswagen Taos Driver Area
89
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5L Inline-4 Gas
1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6100 rpm
158 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,373 lbs
3,181 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
1,653 lbs
N/A
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Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
31 MPG
City
25 MPG
28 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
N/A
5.7 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.3 gallons
13.2 gallons
Cruising Range City
357.5 miles
369.6 miles
Cruising Range Highway
471.9 miles
475.2 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
183.5 in
175.8 in
Height
65.4 in
64.4 in
Max Width
73.4 in
72.5 in
Front Width
63.8 in
61.9 in
Rear Width
64.1 in
60.5 in
Wheelbase
108.5 in
105.9 in
Ground Clearance
7.1 in
6.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
40.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.6 in
40.7 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.5 in
56.5 in
Front Seat Hip Room
54.8 in
N/A
Rear Seat Leg Room
41.3 in
37.9 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39.4 in
39.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.6 in
55.2 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
53.4 in
N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1
74.1 ft³
65.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
39.6 ft³
27.9 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
39.6 ft³
27.9 ft³

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
38.6 ft
37.6 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P235/65HR17
P215/55HR17
Rear Tire
P235/65HR17
P215/55HR17
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Ebony Black
  • Everlasting Silver
  • Fusion Black
  • Steel Gray
  • Deep Black Pearl
  • Dusk Blue Metallic
  • Platinum Gray Metallic
  • Pure White
  • Pyrite Silver Metallic

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Glacial White Pearl
  • Gravity Gray
  • Snow White Pearl
N/A

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Gray/Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Standard
Telematics
Not Available
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA Crash Test Result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / 100,000 Miles
7 Years / 100,000 Miles
Drivetrain
10 Years / 100,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Maintenance
N/A
2 Years / 20,000 Miles
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